Nurse Unit Manager

Macquarie University Health - Heal. Learn. Discover

• Lead the Anaesthetics team within Perioperative Services at Macquarie University Hospital
• Competitive base salary from $135,406 to $145,645 (Grade 1 to Grade 3) as
  per the Enterprise Agreement. Salary based on your qualifications and experience.
  Salary sacrifices options and salary packaging benefits
  with Maxxia (including venue hire, meals, entertainment and novated leasing) so you have great potential to maximise your take home pay.
• Be part of a
  university-owned, innovative academically integrated healthcare organisation
  where professional development, ongoing education and career progression are supported and encouraged.

The Role

Macquarie University Health is seeking an experienced and skilled Nurse Unit Manager to lead our Anaesthetics team within our Perioperative Services at Macquarie University Hospital. You will oversee the delivery of safe, efficient, and high-quality anaesthetic care to patients, driving operational excellence and clinical best practice.

Your role will include working collaboratively with medical personnel, anaesthetists, surgeons, theatre management, and multidisciplinary teams to optimise theatre efficiency, equipment management, and workforce planning. You will manage a skilled and dedicated team, focusing on workforce development, quality improvement, and strategic enhancements within the Anaesthetics service.

A key aspect of this position is your leadership in supporting clinical perfusion and blood management services, including management responsibility for the Blood Management Standard. You will lead the development and evaluation of models of care, promoting evidence-based practice and positive change that enhance patient outcomes and staff engagement.

You will also provide clinical mentorship and leadership, collaborating with Clinical Nurse Educators to develop training programs that strengthen team capabilities and promote a cohesive, patient-centred care environment.

This is a fantastic chance for a motivated nursing leader to join a supportive, innovative team and advance your career within an integrated academic health precinct

Why Join Us

You'll play a key role in shaping the future of integrated healthcare in Australia. You'll join a supportive, collaborative team that is committed to delivering innovative, patient-centred care backed by world-class research and teaching.

Macquarie University Health is Australia's first fully integrated academic health sciences precinct, uniting the Macquarie University Hospital and MQ Health Clinics, with the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences. Our mission is to deliver person-centred, high-quality, academically integrated healthcare that improves patient outcomes, enhances student learning, and drives impactful research.

At Macquarie University Health we unite the best clinicians, with world renowned researchers and clinical educators to lead the development of health and medical education and practice in Australia. We are celebrating our 15 year anniversary.

Founded to advance the tripartite missions of clinical care, learning and research, we are bold and ambitious in our pursuit of patient-centred excellence.

Just 15km from Sydney's CBD and easily accessible by metro, our Wallumattagal Campus in Macquarie Park offers a vibrant and inspiring place to work—right in one of the world's greatest cities.

We offer fantastic range of
Employee Benefits
including:

• Salary sacrifice options and excellent salary packaging benefits (including venue hire, meals, entertainment and novated leasing) so you have great potential to maximise your income working for us
• Post graduate study and ongoing education support through scholarship programs
• Corporate private healthcare rates
• Macquarie University Childcare at a reduced staff rate
• Extensive Macquarie University facilities including sporting facilities, gym and pool

To Apply

To be considered for this position, please demonstrate the following in your CV and a 1–2-page cover letter:

• Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration
• Proven experience in a
  perioperative nursing leadership role, with a background in Anaesthetics highly desirable
• Demonstrate management skills with ability to take initiative in resolving issues and problems
• Stakeholder management skills, ensuring that multiple people with different agendas are working efficiently to the same end
• Demonstrated ability in managing clinical operations, quality improvement, and workforce development
• Understanding of anaesthetic clinical practices, blood management, and relevant information systems (e.g., TrakCare) is desirable

Note:
This position requires you to comply with occupational screening, assessment and vaccinations in line with Macquarie University Health requirements and requires a current and valid Working with Children Check Clearance for NSW. You may also have to satisfy MQ Health that you meet all background checks (including criminal record and qualification checks).

**Please note: We will be reviewing applications and conducting interviews on a rolling basis. Please note, the advertisement may close earlier than the stated deadline if the position is filled. **

**Please note this position is only open to Australian citizens, permanent residents and those currently residing in Australia with full working rights. **

General Enquiries: Please contact Talent Acquisition Consultant, Bill Egarchos at

Application Closes:
Sunday, 12th October 2025, 11:59pm AEST

If you're already part of the Macquarie Group (MQ University, , MQ Health, MGSM), you'll need to apply through your employee Workday account. To apply for this job: Login to Workday and go to the Careers App > Find Jobs.

A Place Where You Belong

At Macquarie, we believe diversity makes us stronger, inclusion drives our success, and belonging inspires us to do our best work. We are proud to foster a community where different backgrounds, identities, and experiences are valued, and where our people are empowered to thrive through supportive leadership, shared responsibility, and a deep commitment to genuine care and respect for our community. Find out more about our vision for a truly inclusive workplace in our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Framework.

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